Meet Gus Kenworthy. He’s an American Olympian in Sochi. His event is slopestyle freeskiing, but as you can see, he’s really had his hands full with other things. He found and rescued four stray puppies and their mom from the streets of Sochi, where they were in danger of being killed by hired exterminators. He … Continue reading Meet Gus Kenworthy, Olympian and puppy rescuer
There’s a lot about the Sochi Olympics to criticize, but these designs aren’t among them. Not for me, anyway. I love these intricate quilt patterns that are being used in every conceivable way in Sochi. I love the colors and the diamond pieces that appear either massed or scattered like ice shards … or diamonds. … Continue reading That beautiful Sochi rainbow quilt
I discovered last night just how jaded I’ve become in regard to Olympic Opening Ceremonies. I found little of interest in the long, long show. I don’t know what’s happened to me; I used to enjoy such spectacles. I did notice later that a lot of writers were calling it “really gay.” Apparently our self-imposed … Continue reading Russian Police cover Daft Punk’s ‘Get Lucky’ – seriously
The front page at the Huffington Post this morning looked like this: HuffPo not withstanding, when I got up my outside thermometer said 7° F. My computer disagreed. Said it was only 6°. I just checked the Weather Channel: This is the kind of thing that always prompts my son to say in his most … Continue reading Global warming, eh?
» Gabby Douglas won gold medals in both women’s gymnastics team competition and the individual all-around. DOUGLAS is an anagram for USA GOLD. » The gymnastics are over. Happily that means no more commentary and conversation from U.S. gymnastics coach Bela Karolyi. I don’t care what kind of records he and his wife have chalked … Continue reading Olympic observations – 2
By now you know that yesterday American Gabrielle “Gabby” Douglas won the women’s individual all-around in gymnastics. In my book the petite 4’11” gymnast is the darling of our entire 2012 Olympic team. I’ll admit gymnastics is one of my favorite sports to watch, but so be it. One flash of that smile of hers, … Continue reading Gabby is golden (slideshow)
